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The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football

This documentary spotlights one of the most contentious deals in football history and the extraordinary player at the center of the storm: Luís Figo.

20221h 45mNRDocumentary

About The Figo Affair: The Transfer That Changed Football

Directors
Ben Nicholas, David Tryhorn
Cast
Luís Figo, Pep Guardiola, Roberto Carlos, Fernando Hierro, José Ramón de la Morena, Jorge Valdano
Genres
Documentary
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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